# Rejected by Y Combinator? Just apply again!

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Podcast: [JustPaid.io- The Future of Business Finance](https://stenobird.com/podcast/justpaid-io-the-future-of-business-finance-6741625)
Published: 2024-08-26T05:36:00+00:00
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## Resource

We interview some amazing guests at the loopfour podcast, in this episode, we sit down with Yurii Rebryk from Fluently, an accomplished entrepreneur and co-founder who shares his journey through the challenges and successes of securing funding from Y Combinator. Yurii discusses his experiences applying to YC multiple times, emphasizing the importance of persistence, adaptability, and building a strong founding team. He offers valuable insights into the application process, the critical role of market research, and how to effectively position a startup for success. This episode is packed with practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs navigating the competitive world of startup accelerators. For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the journey to securing funding and support from prestigious accelerators like Y Combinator (YC) can be fraught with obstacles. This blog post explores the insights shared by founders who applied to YC multiple times, ultimately achieving success on their third attempt. Their experiences reveal valuable lessons about persistence, adaptability, and the importance of a strong team. The Journey Through Y Combinator Applications Applying to Y Combinator is a significant milestone for many startups. The process, however, can be challenging, especially for those who do not succeed on their first attempt. The founders discussed how they applied to YC three times, each time receiving an interview but not passing until their final application. This experience highlights the importance of resilience and learning from feedback. Understanding the Application Process In their first application, the founders were students, entering the process with an idea that they later realized had a very small market. Despite this setback, they were invited for interviews eac…

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